Can siamese algae eaters live with yellow labs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Siamese algae eaters and yellow labs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: siamese algae eaters want pH 6.5–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.

Siamese algae eaterSiamese algae eater75–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Electric yellow cichlidElectric yellow cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Siamese algae eater 75–79°Electric yellow cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

Siamese algae eater · 6 inElectric yellow cichlid · 4 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Siamese algae eaterElectric yellow cichlid
Temperature75–79 °F75–82 °F
pH6.5–7.57.8–8.6
Adult size6.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal40 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomAll levels
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 4+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for siamese algae eaters

All siamese algae eater tank mates

Better tank mates for yellow labs

All electric yellow cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can siamese algae eaters live with yellow labs?

Yes, with care. Siamese algae eaters and yellow labs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: siamese algae eaters want pH 6.5–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.

What temperature suits both siamese algae eaters and yellow labs?

75–79 °F. Siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do siamese algae eaters and yellow labs need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the electric yellow cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.